Paws and Play

Acadiana's Pet Passport

VETERINARIANS
Acadiana Animal Clinic (Lafayette)
A full-service practice offering preventive care, dental cleanings, and walk-in emergencies in a warm, family-style atmosphere. Their team’s gentle handling and clear communication put both pets and parents at ease.

Doucet Animal Hospital (Lafayette)
Modern facility with state-of-the-art diagnostics, soft-touch anesthesia, and a dedicated feline-only waiting area. Veterinarians take extra time explaining treatment options and personally follow up on recovery.

PLACES TO RUN
Beaullieu Park Dog Park (Lafayette)
Sprawling, fully fenced grounds with agility equipment, covered picnic tables, and water fountains for unstoppable games of fetch. Plenty of grassy space means pups can sprint, sniff, and socialize until they drop.

Best Friends Bark Park at Moncus Park (Lafayette)
Permit-required off-leash area within Moncus Park’s 100 acres, featuring separate sessions for small and large dogs, a 1,000-sq-ft elevated overlook, and shady live oaks. Community events and training mixers keep tails wagging beyond playtime.

GROOM & BOARD
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming (Lafayette)
Boutique emporium stocked with locally made treats, designer collars, and organic grooming products. In-house groomers pamper pups spa-style—and don’t miss their weekend “Yappy Hour” frozen-yogurt specials.

Paw’d Family Pet Resort (Youngsville)
Premier boarding and daycare with climate-controlled indoor playrooms, expansive outdoor turf runs, and 24/7 webcams so you can peek in anytime. Staff create personalized care plans to match every pet’s personality and routine.

SAFE SHELTERS
Acadiana Animal Aid (Carencro)
The region’s largest no-kill provider, caring for over 200 dogs and cats daily with on-site medical care and a robust foster-home network. Enjoy regular adoption events and volunteer opportunities.

Acadiana Humane Society (Sunset)
100% volunteer, foster-based rescue that never euthanizes a healthy or treatable animal. Specializes in cats and small exotics, offering community outreach and low-cost wellness clinics.